How far is Altoona, PA from Silver Spring, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Silver Spring, PA is about 241 miles (387.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.02 mi
04h 43m
Flight
192.84 mi
310.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.84 mi
Kilometers
310.35 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.02 mi
Kilometers
387.89 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
120.4 mi
02h 21m
To Silver Spring
120.7 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Silver Spring.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Silver Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walton Avenue

    862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Milford

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on West Harford Street

    772 ft · 29 sec · West Harford Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    152 m · 25 sec · 7th Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street

    60 m · 7 sec · Mill Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Water Street

    1997 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 2001

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Route 2001

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Raymondskill Road

    2089 ft · 58 sec · Raymondskill Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raymondskill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Silver Spring.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 41%
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 20%
I 84 East
46.1 mi · 19%
I 81 North
35.4 mi · 15%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 1%
Route 2001
2.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
192.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 21m from Altoona
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 241 miles (387.9 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from Altoona and 120.7 miles from Silver Spring.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Danville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danville.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 192.84 mi (310.35 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population18,736
Coordinates41.2995400, -74.8487800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Silver Spring (-74.84878, 41.29954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.19 L · about $34.73
Round trip
$69.46
17 gal · 64.38 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.73 $69.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.09 $78.18
Premium $4.95 $42.11 $84.22
Diesel $5.98 $50.83 $101.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Silver Spring. The current time is 02:48:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.